A collaborative effort of
cemetery preservation advocates working to increase public awareness and activism
in preserving, protecting and restoring endangered and forgotten cemeteries
worldwide.

Saving Graves is dedicated
to providing leadership, education and advocacy in preserving, restoring endangered
and forgotten cemeteries worldwide The information contained within this website
is provided as a public service and is sumitted by it's users. Saving Graves
makes no guarantee that the informaton is current or accurate. Readers should
make every attempt to verify the information before acting on it. The County
Coordinator for Banks County is Vicky
Chambers

Cemetery Law- Georgia Code
36-72-1 - The care accorded the remains of deceased persons reflects respect
and regard for human dignity as well as cultural, spiritual, and religious values.
The General Assembly declares that human remains and burial objects are not
property to be owned by the person or entity, which owns the land or water where
the human remains or burial objects are interred or discovered. Full piece by
piece break down of Georgia Cemetery Laws. Final Passage of New Cemetery and
Funeral Laws - From Cathy Cox, Georgia Secretary of State.